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Rushikesh Humbe

Rushikesh Humbe

Growth strategist and AI-enabled talent leader

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
Joined April 2026
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AI-driven growth strategy: Leads Growqai with a focus on applying practical AI to help growth companies scale, positioning AI as a competitive enabler for capital, clients, and talent. growqai
Talent and HR leadership: Experienced human-resources leader (former VP HR at Merkle Sokrati) who builds talent platforms and services—founder of Merito, a full-stack talent services platform leveraging technology and AI. rocketreach+1
Serial entrepreneur and founder: Has founded and led multiple initiatives and organisations (Merito, Career Corner, SPANDAN), combining entrepreneurship with hands-on program and content delivery. tracxn+2
Public engagement and mentoring: Engages in public talks and campus sessions (e.g., career guidance for MBA students) and maintains a YouTube channel with career guidance content. youtube+1
Government collaboration: Has held a government role as Officer on Special Duty and State Nodal Officer for a Maharashtra initiative, indicating experience working with public-sector programs. gov

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Writing

How PGP Batches 2006-08 Supported a Decade of Transformation (contribution)

January 1, 2024

Alumni write-up referencing activities and initiatives from the PGP 2006-08 cohort; includes a contribution by Rushikesh Humbe reflecting on his time and initiatives.

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WIMWIANs IN the GoverNMeNt (Alumni notes)

October 1, 2023

Alumni magazine issue that includes mentions of WIMWIANs in government roles and includes a reference to Rushikesh Humbe.

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